Christmas Recipes

When it comes to the holidays, we jingle all the way for Christmas. With traditional Christmas recipes ranging from appetizers to dinner to dessert, entertaining ideas and Christmas cookie recipes galore, we’ve got everything you need to make merry.

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    Special Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

    After baking, these buttery thumbprint cookies are filled with cherry liqueur icing and sprinkled with finely chopped maraschino cherries. The...


    Pomegranate Cranberry Martini

    The pretty red color of this cocktail makes it perfect for many special occasions. I love the balance of sweet...


    Frosty the Snowman Margaritas

    I love coconut and margaritas, so I came up with this cocktail last Christmas. The lime and coconut go so...


    Iced Eggnog Lattes

    I love eggnog alone, but some people in my family find it to be a little basic. This recipe amps...

    Holiday Aperol Spritz

    Once you've made a batch of cranberry syrup, this cocktail is quick and easy to make. You can find prepared...


    Chocolate Crepes

    4 reviews

    If you think crepes are merely breakfast fare, our home economists insist you try these cream-filled chocolate crepes for dessert!...


    Frozen Hot Chocolate

    This frozen hot chocolate recipe uses real chocolate to make a creamy drink that's as rich and decadent as French...


    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Next time you need a quick fall dessert, whip up a batch of these pecan pie brownies. The mashup of...


    ICYMI: Christmas Decor Is Already at Costco

    The halls (er, shelves) are decked at Costco.

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    English Muffins

    6 reviews

    This English muffins recipe yields soft and chewy bread with all the craggy nooks and crannies that make English muffins...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    No need to turn on the oven! Make no-bake peanut butter cookies with just six simple ingredients.


    Blini Recipe

    Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with our blini recipe! Bite-sized blini are the perfect way to serve up...


    Waffle-Iron Cookies

    5 reviews

    These quick and easy waffle cookies are a true delight, especially when dusted with sugar and topped with fresh fruit...


    Cranberry Salsa

    1 review

    Wisconsin grows an abundance of cranberries and celebrates the harvest with many cranberry festivals. I don't remember where I obtained...

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    German Apple Pancake

    24 reviews

    If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it...


    Air-Fried Pumpkin Shakarpara

    Shakarparas are crispy fried Indian cookies. My Indian American family makes these traditional treats every year for the holidays. I...


    Chai Butternut Squash Pancakes

    1 review

    Hot or cold, chai tea is my absolute favorite drink. I wanted to enjoy the spicy chai flavor in a...


    Sweet Potato and Butternut Ravioli

    This sweet ravioli recipe is filled with butternut squash and sweet potato. This fall dinner comes together in a snap...


    Two-Ingredient Fudge

    Two-ingredient fudge is the easiest candy recipe ever! Be sure to keep this one for your recipe box.


    Homemade Kahlua

    This homemade Kahlua recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a rich coffee liqueur in about 15 minutes. It's great for...


    Almond Cookies

    16 reviews

    Quick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for...


    Chocolate Martini

    Leave the dessert spoons in the drawer and mix up this chocolate martini recipe. With its chocolate swirls and shavings,...


    Pomegranate Martini

    The cool sophistication of this pomegranate martini will encourage you to enjoy some in-season pomegranates and keep a bottle of...

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    Mocha Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

    This easy make-ahead recipe makes a deliciously tender mocha shortbread cookie with a rich chocolate buttercream filling. They require only...


    Cold Weather Braised Beef

    1 review

    This make-ahead braised beef recipe is so convenient. I prepare the ingredients, and just before baking, I pop them into...


    Grab & Go Freezer Cheesecakes

    1 review

    I love the elegant serving style of individual cheesecakes. I never have to worry if surprise guests stop by because...


    Merry Minty Christmas Cheesecake

    1 review

    Instead of baking cookies for Christmas gifts, I bake cheesecakes! I usually bake this mint cheesecake a few weeks in...


    Minty Chocolate Cream Puffs

    1 review

    These festive little treats are minty, chocolatey and convenient. The night before serving, move them from the freezer to the...


    Chocolate Liqueur

    Every home bar and pantry should have a bottle of chocolate liqueur on hand for cocktails, hot cocoa, desserts and...

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